Congratulations to Rev. Mirek Kostarzewski, who was incardinated into the Archdiocese of Edmonton on May 15, 2024. Father Mirek was ordained in Poland on June 10, 2006 for the Diocese of Sidelce. In August 2012, Archbishop Smith invited Fr. Mirek to serve the Archdiocese of Edmonton in pastoral ministry. He…
Solemnity of the Ascension Pastoral Visit to St. Vital Parish Homily [Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 4:1-13; Mark 16:15-20] It is a blessing for me to have this occasion for a pastoral visit to your parish. (It is a particular joy to learn that your pastor, Fr. Les, is still…
Mass for Life 2024 – St. Joseph\’s Basilica, May 9, 2024 Homily [Acts 18:1-8; Psalm 98; Ephesians 1:17-23; John 16:16-20] Once again, we gather as witnesses to the beauty and inviolability of every human life from its beginning to natural end. Our participation in this mass, and the march…
Now is the time for the parish community of St. Michael’s to intercede to their patron saint, for the sake of their own community and the whole world, Archbishop Richard Smith said during a visit to the Leduc parish.. “Call upon your patron saint, Saint Michael. Our society and world…
From portraits of Jesus to St. Mother Teresa to the words of Scripture, students from the 10 school divisions in the Edmonton Archdiocese share their God-given talents as a way to build Catholic culture and community in our Archdiocese. Over 150 students, parents and educators gathered on May 7 for…
\”Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence.\” – St. Francis de Sales[1] The month of May is considered to be a month dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary. “In Ancient Rome, May was dedicated to Flora, the goddess…
Sixth Sunday of Easter – Year B Pastoral Visit to Saint Michael Parish, Leduc Homily [Acts 10:25-26; 34-35, 44-48; Psalm 98; 1John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17] As part of my pastoral visit, I met Saturday morning with representatives of the various groups active here in the parish. It gave me…
Father Kris Schmidt is a priest for the Archdiocese of Edmonton and he currently serves as the pastor for St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Camrose. He grew up in St. Albert, attending Holy Family Catholic Church and he entered St. Joseph’s Seminary at age 21 in 2008. He was…
Fifth Sunday of Easter – Year C Homily [Acts 9:26-31; Psalm 22; 1John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8] I visited a few of our Catholic schools in the city this past week. In one, the principal took me into a classroom for students with special needs. Their project was to hatch chicks…
Father Mahendren “Mahesh” Rathinasamy is a Pallottine priest who serves within the Archdiocese of Edmonton. He is currently pastor for St. Peter in Villeneuve, St. Catherine in Calahoo, St. Emerence in Riviere Qui Barre, and St. Charles in Mearns. Father Mahesh grew up in Thoothukudi, India, and studied at St.…